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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for May 16, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for May 16, 2026

    A slightly unstable trade wind flow will prevail today as a weakening upper level low produces isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms, mainly on the Big...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 16, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 16, 2026

    A small, medium period north northwest (320-330 degree) swell that peaked overnight will continue to decline. Surf along north and west facing shores will...

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    Oahu News:

    After multiple lightning strikes caused widespread outages, power has been restored to most Oahu residents, though nearly 32,000 customers were initially affected. On a lighter note, Hawaii baseball wrapped up its regular season with a Senior Night game against CSUN, closing out the series after winning the first two games. Environmental concerns were raised when 'forever chemicals' were detected in Haleakala water samples, though the Department of Health assures these concentrations do not pose a public health risk. Meanwhile, swimmers have reason to rejoice as the Manoa Pool officially reopens on May 18 with improved facilities including upgraded bathrooms and showers.

    Power restored to residents following multiple lightning strikes, outages

    Power restored to residents following multiple lightning strikes, outages

    May 17, 2026 KHON2
    Oahu hit with intense thunderstorm, rain
    May 16, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Stormy weather hits Hawaii with closures, power outages
    May 16, 2026 KHON2
    Power restored after lightning strikes cut power to thousands across Oahu
    May 15, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Lightning strikes Mililani home, sparks power outage and smoke
    May 16, 2026 KHON2

    'Forever chemicals' detected in Haleakala water samples

    May 11, 2026 Spectrum

    'Bows fall on Senior Night to CSUN'

    May 16, 2026 KHON2

    Manoa Pool reopens May 18 to the public

    May 15, 2026 Spectrum

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    The Westin Maui to mark nation’s 250th birthday with drone show, aerial orchid drop

    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is planning a weeklong Fourth of July celebration that trades traditional fireworks for a choreographed drone light show and the resort's signature "flowerworks" — a helicopter drop of orchids over the pool deck.

    Hawai’i Announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit

    This full-day summit will bring together more than 200 practitioners — including developers, investors, state and county agencies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations — for a deep dive into the newly updated Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 program.

    Wailea cocktail bar becomes first in Hawaiʻi to earn global Pinnacle Guide recognition

    Pilina at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea has become the first bar in Hawaiʻi to receive recognition from The Pinnacle Guide, earning a Two Pin distinction from the global cocktail bar rating system that honored just 46 establishments worldwide in 2026. The accolade places Pilina among an elite tier of bars recognized internationally for exceptional cocktail […]

    Guardrail work to shift and close lanes on Honoapiʻilani Highway

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that a guardrail project on Honoapiʻilani Highway beginning on Monday, May 18, will affect lanes.

    Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies in preparation for hurricane season

    The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which begins June 1. Forecasters are indicating that El Niño conditions may develop heading into summer, which can increase hurricane activity in the Central Pacific Basin and heighten the potential for impacts to Hawaiʻi. 

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    Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day

    Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

    Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2

    Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

    Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state

    Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.

    US Postal Service urges customers to include fixing mailboxes during spring cleaning

    During Mailbox Improvement Week, which runs May 18 to 24, the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes. 

    New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027

    The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

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    June 2 is filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026

    Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

    Gov. Josh Green signs new law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi

    The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

    UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo

    Darlene Mae Lewi was reported missing Thursday, May 14, after last being seen earlier that morning in Eden Roc; she was found Friday, May 15.

    Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island

    Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.

    One man dead after struck by multiple vehicles near Highway 130, Orchidland Drive intersection

    Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed later Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau.

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